EDH Gameplay - Episode 1: Sidisi VS Arahbo

Decklist

Deck & Commander Strategies

Arahbo, Roar of the World
Aggressively equip and pump cat tokens through commander eminence to overwhelm opponents with multiple attacks, utilizing equipment synergies to increase damage output.
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
Generate zombie tokens by milling the deck with Sidisi's ability, leveraging recursion and token creation to maintain board presence and apply pressure, while utilizing flicker effects to maximize triggers.

Gameplay Insights

1
Using Deadeye Navigator to flicker Sidisi repeatedly allowed multiple zombie tokens to be created, significantly increasing board presence.
2
Arahbo's eminence ability was crucial for generating cat tokens each turn, supporting multiple attacks and chump blockers.
3
Nazim, Revered Bladesmith's ability to tutor and attach equipment at instant speed enabled last-minute combat tricks and damage boosts.
4
The combination of Skullclamp on small tokens provided card draw to maintain hand resources for Arahbo's aggressive strategy.
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Sidisi's milling synergy triggered token creation and ensured continuous pressure despite opponent's board state.
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The final lethal blow came after a well-timed activation of equipment and token attacks, showcasing the importance of combat phase sequencing and ability triggers.

Notable Cards

Kemba, Kha Regent
Deadeye Navigator
Reclamation Sage
Skullclamp
Beastmaster Ascension
Torrent Elemental
Soul's Majesty
Elixir of Immortality

Gameplay Summary

The game featured a duel between Arahbo, Roar of the World, focusing on an aggressive equipment and token strategy, and Sidisi, Brood Tyrant, which leveraged graveyard recursion and zombie token generation.

Early turns saw both players developing their boards with mana and utility creatures, with Sidisi creating zombie tokens through milling and combat triggers, while Arahbo equipped creatures to apply steady pressure.

Key turning points included multiple activations of Arahbo's eminence ability to generate cat tokens and buff Kemba, as well as Sidisi using Deadeye Navigator to repeatedly trigger its enter-the-battlefield effect, producing additional zombies and creatures.

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